People & Lifestyle West Bendigo Vic 3550

What Kind of People Live in West Bendigo VIC 3550?

Diversity Levels in West Bendigo

The proportion of the population who are not 3rd+ generation Anglo-Australians
Sources: ABS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

18.5%

Bendigo

16.0%

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Median age	43	Bottom 43%	30% to Jan 2021
Net internal migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Net overseas migration (LGA)	Premium	Premium	Premium
Australian Aboriginal	7.0%	Top 13%	536% to Dec 2021
Overseas born parents	11.7%	Bottom 38%	42% to Dec 2021

Quality of Life in West Bendigo

Full West Bendigo Liveability Report

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The proportion of residents who enjoy a healthy, satisfying life.
Sources: ABS, AIHW, DSS, GEOSPATIAL, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2045

West Bendigo

73.0%

Bendigo

74.7%

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Healthcare Coverage Index	12	Top 25%	Data for Jun 2023
Life satisfaction score (SA2)	78	Bottom 43%	Data for Dec 2016
Lifestyle Score	73.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
Mental Health Score	31.0	Bottom 20%	Data for May 2023
Physical Health	89.5%	Top 36%	Data for May 2023

Conservatism in West Bendigo

The proportion of the population who hold traditional values.
Sources: ABS, AEC and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

31.9%

Bendigo

28.8%

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
% Religious	43.0%	Bottom 18%	Data for May 2023
Intact families	74.3%	Bottom 32%	16% to Jan 2021
Support for: Right Wing Parties (federal level)	35.7%	Bottom 17%	Data for Dec 2022

Convenience Score in West Bendigo

West Bendigo Amenities Map

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The higher the score, the faster the travel time to regular amenities like work and shopping and the easier it is to access them without private cars.
Sources: ABS, GEOSPATIAL, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

74.0

Bendigo

71.0

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Public transport commuters	0.0%	Bottom 35%	Data for Dec 2021
Vehicles per household	2.0	Bottom 46%	Data for Jan 2021
Bicycle commuters	0.0%	Bottom 38%	Data for Dec 2021
Distance to the nearest city	2 km	Bottom 2%	Data for Mar 2023
Walk commuters	1.9%	Top 44%	to Dec 2021

Hip Score in West Bendigo

West Bendigo Hip Score & Guide

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The higher the score, the more fashionable and lively an area is: a trendy, progressive population with easy access to nightlife and culture.
Sources: ABS, AEC, GOOGLE and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

63.0

Bendigo

64.3

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Gay marriage support (CED)	69%	Top 19%	Data for Nov 2017
Hip Venues	3	Top 32%	Data for Aug 2023
Late Night Venues	0.0	Bottom 43%	Data for May 2023
No religion	57.4%	Top 18%	64% to Jan 2021
Postgraduates	1.9%	Top 39%	to Dec 2021
Potentially Hip Demographics	52.0%	Top 20%	13% to Jan 2021
Support for: Left Wing Parties (federal level)	54.2%	Top 11%	Data for Dec 2022
Visitors	0.0%	Bottom 37%	Data for Jan 2021

Community Score in West Bendigo

West Bendigo Community Report

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The higher the score, the more time residents spend contributing the local community and the more connected residents are to their community.
Sources: ABS, GOOGLE, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

84.0

Bendigo

89.1

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Community Groups	0.0	Bottom 31%	Data for May 2023
Community support (LGA)	95.9%	Top 14%	Data for Dec 2014
Volunteers	26.7%	Bottom 33%	36% to Jan 2021

Family Score in West Bendigo

West Bendigo School and Park Map

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The higher the score, the more suitable the suburb is to families with children: good schools, safe, plentiful families, child-friendly amenities like playgrounds
Sources: ABS, DSS, TORREN and Microburbs, 2006 - 2023

West Bendigo

70.0

Bendigo

76.0

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Field	Value	VS Bendigo	Trend
Total children in preschool (LGA)	1860	Top 10%	1% to Dec 2020
Child protection investigations (LGA)	34.6	Top 12%	Data for Dec 2016
Family households	64.3%	Bottom 31%	11% to Jan 2021
Stay at home mothers	1.6%	Bottom 34%	74% to Dec 2021
Parenting payment recipients (single) (Postcode)	Premium	Premium	Premium